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"UN Buffer Zone" warning sign on the south (Greek) side of the Ledra Crossing of the Green Line in Nicosia, Cyprus. The other side of the fence is the Turkish side. (Jpatokal/CC BY-SA 3.0)

LISTEN: Lessons for Israel-Palestine from a divided Cyprus

Is conflict management sustainable? A closer look at a similar conflict should serve as a stark reminder for all Israelis who care about peace. Living the Israeli-Palestinian conflict day in, day out, one often feels suffocated by a thicket of obstacles to peace. Wherever one looks for solutions, the doors seem to slam shut. It…

By Dahlia Scheindlin October 27, 2016

Republic of Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades (Photo: European People's Party - EPP/flickr)

President of Cyprus in Israel: New partnership, old conflicts

Cyprus and Israel have grown closer in recent months over the massive natural gas discovery that transcends their respective maritime exclusive economic zones. But when it comes to the military occupations in which the two countries have long been embroiled, political friendship has its limits. Recently-elected president of the Republic of Cyprus (RoC) Nicos Anastasiades,…

By Dahlia Scheindlin May 8, 2013